Software Engineer

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Rogue Signal Processing was founded to rapidly field prototype Quick Reaction Capabilities to the warfighter. Together with our partners, we maximize our team’s effectiveness to deliver the full cycle of EW system engineering, production, and maintenance tasks. We’re equipped to field everything from custom prototypes to high-rate production variants of complex systems.

This is a full-time on-site role located in Sterling, VA. We are seeking a software engineer to maintain and extend an existing API layer connecting a modern user interface to a complex backend signal processing and mission system baseline. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who enjoys learning large existing systems and can work effectively with domain experts to translate requirements into maintainable software solutions.

This position supports a fast-paced, mission-focused development environment with multiple concurrent priorities and demanding schedules. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating in a high-demand environment where priorities can shift quickly based on customer, program, or operational needs. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is essential. Engineers are expected to take ownership of assigned tasks, drive work to completion, and proactively identify and resolve issues. A strong initiative is required. Team members are expected to communicate progress, risks, blockers, and technical concerns without waiting to be asked. The candidate must be comfortable engaging directly with software developers, system engineers, and technical leads to gather requirements, clarify expectations, and coordinate development activities. Engineers are expected to provide realistic schedule estimates, communicate status accurately, and raise concerns early when deadlines or technical objectives are at risk. Success in this role requires adaptability, accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to learn new technologies and software frameworks quickly. The ideal candidate thrives in challenging technical environments, enjoys solving complex integration problems, and takes pride in delivering high-quality software with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and enhance existing API services

Develop new API capabilities to support future mission requirements

Integrate front-end applications with backend processing systems

Work closely with CFE and backend developers to understand requirements

Diagnose and resolve integration and performance issues

Develop automated tests and validation procedures

Participate in code reviews and software design discussions

Support deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a US Citizen (Green Card is not eligible)

Minimum of 4 years of related experience required

BS/MS in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Related Field

Strong Python development experience Experience with C++ codebases

Experience designing, maintaining, and extending APIs

Experience with Google Protocol Buffers (protobuf)

Experience with message-oriented architectures (AMQ, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, Kafka, or similar)

Linux software development and debugging Git version control and collaborative development workflows

Software integration and troubleshooting across multiple components

Experience reading and understanding large existing codebases

Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills

Comfortable learning unfamiliar software frameworks and architectures

Works effectively with backend and CFE developers to implement requirements

Able to understand technical requirements and convert them into working software

Strong ownership mentality without unnecessary bureaucracy

Driven, self-motivated, and capable of working independently

Proven track record of delivering high-quality software

Strong communicator and team player

Open to technical mentorship and feedback

Desired Skills:

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Experience with distributed systems

Experience with microservices or service-oriented architectures

Experience with real-time or near-real-time systems

Experience with REST, gRPC, or message-based APIs

Experience with containerization (Docker)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Experience with software testing frameworks and automated testing

Experience with system monitoring and logging tools

Experience working in defense, aerospace, EW, SIGINT, communications, SDR, or mission systems environments

Familiarity with X-MIDAS or similar signal processing frameworks

Benefits:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP) - 25% of salary on top of base salary

401k

Flexible PTO, Holidays and Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development and Mentorship provided